It’s after the 4th, and the park is empty. It was a great time, but you feel way over full. Now it’s back to work. The transition is the first step in returning to your diet and fasting lifestyle. Day one is always challenging; the stomach growls a little more, and you want something to snack on a lot more. Sorry, there is no magic pill. You just have to grin and bear it, drink a little extra ice water and keep as busy as possible. The hunger will pass in a few minutes, and tomorrow it will be better. By day three, you will return to your old routine and back to your weight loss plan.
Just remember that holidays come along, and we need a break from time to time. You had a good time and must now make a few adjustments to get back on track. After having a good time with food, always remember that a great deal of the weight gain is water weight and bulk. When you return to your diet and fasting lifestyle, these will be gone in a few days. I plan to be a little keto crazy for a few days and crush the fasting hours to get my plan back in full gear.
So, off we go.
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This Weeks Diet and Lifestyle Q&A – Question, Yes or No: It is okay to skip breakfast, no ill effects will result, and you will extend your nighttime fat-burning fast into the day. Answer below.
Food for Thought – It seems like someone is always trying to convince us that food is bad – this food is bad because … – that food is bad because… . If you eliminate all the foods that have been described as “bad” over the last 50 years, your plate would be empty. Food is not the enemy as long as we learn to treat it right.
Trouble Shooting – Are you new to fasting and experiencing headaches, dizzy spells, balance problems, or nausea? If so, it is because your body can not just switch on fat burning. You must give it time to adjust and relearn how to burn fat. Try some of these solutions.
1. Drink lots of water.
2. Your ion imbalance may be off – drink a glass of cold water with a pinch of salt or sea salt.
3. If hunger levels are too high – you may need to eat small amounts of nuts, cheese, meat, or some other fatty low, carb foods. These will help reduce hunger and will not cause a significant increase in insulin. These are 3 of 9 solutions – more next week.
4. Have a hot cup of broth such as chicken broth, beef, pork, lamb, or vegetable broth; homemade is best.
5. Try adding a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water.
6. Long term, you may need to adjust your fasting periods.
7. Eat a small amount of cheese and continue to fast for as long as possible.
8. Have a small bowl of blueberries with cream and wait.
9. Grab a small pack of tree nuts, and a bottle of water and go for a long walk.
Hang in there and you will see positive results in the days to come.
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This Week’s Diet and Lifestyle Answer –
Question: Yes or No: It is okay to skip breakfast, no ill effects will result, and you will extend your nighttime fat-burning fast into the day.
Answer: Yes. It is okay to skip breakfast. The “old saying” that breakfast is the most important meal is not true. You can “breakfast – break your fast” – any old time at all!
Please note I am not a doctor or dietitian. The information provided is from my personal experiences, successes, and failures. Before starting any diet or making significant changes in your dietary lifestyle, always check with your doctor or health care professional.
